She has since tweeted to say that she has been "moved" by the kind words she received from people following her speech.

Page wrote: "Just wanted to take a moment to say how moved I am by all the support. I feel profoundly grateful right now. xxxx"

In her speech on Friday, the star said: "I'm here today because I'm gay. And because maybe I can make a difference - to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.

"I also do it selfishly, because I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission. I suffered for years because I was scared to be out."

An E! News article mocking Page's appearance was allegedly removed after the star made reference to it during her appearance in Las Vegas.